Cub Cadet RZT-S Series - Manual (Page 118)

RZT-S
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Spindle removal/installation
To remove/rebuild a spindle:
1. Remove the deck as described at the beginning of
this chapter.
2. Remove the blade following the steps described in
the blade section of this chapter.
3. Remove the belt cover that is over the spindle being
serviced. See Figure 7.17.
4. Slip the deck belt off of the spindle pulley that is to
be serviced.
5. Remove the four screws fastening the spindle to the
deck. See Figure 7.18.
6. Lift the spindle out of the deck shell.
7. Install the spindle by following the previous steps in
reverse order.
NOTE: The four spindle bolts are self-tapping
screws. The new spindle housing will not
have threads in it.
NOTE: Tighten the spindle screws to a torque of
200 - 300 in-lbs (23 - 34 Nm).
Figure 7.17
Belt cover
Figure 7.18
Spindle